9 best-selling coffee tables
September 22, 2022 8:00 am Comments Off on 9 best-selling coffee tablesShoppers typically spend 128 hours researching coffee tables before buying. Beat the 'purchase paralysis' and start your search here...
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Creating a water self-sufficient home on a Mexican nature reserve
September 12, 2022 8:10 am Comments Off on Creating a water self-sufficient home on a Mexican nature reserveHow Robert Hutchison and Javier Sanchez collaborated to create a family home with water self-sufficiency on a nature reserve in Mexico
Eco insulation: a guide to materials
September 12, 2022 6:00 am Comments Off on Eco insulation: a guide to materialsHigh energy prices and the climate crisis mean it makes sense to boost the thermal efficiency of your home with eco-insulation products
Grand Designs named the top property TV show
August 24, 2022 1:17 pm Comments Off on Grand Designs named the top property TV showResearch into the nation’s viewing habits has revealed that Channel 4’s Grand Designs is the UK’s favourite home and property... View Article
How to find the right builder
August 18, 2022 6:00 am Comments Off on How to find the right builderThe Federation of Master Builders on how to find a builder and what to look for, especially during a tradesperson shortage
Mixed materials star in this kitchen remodel
August 11, 2022 8:00 am Comments Off on Mixed materials star in this kitchen remodelBespoke kitchen cabinets and a sizeable kitchen island were high on the priority list for this contemporary renovation in the New Forest
50% of self-builders choose sustainable heating, finds NaCSBA report
August 4, 2022 6:09 am Comments Off on 50% of self-builders choose sustainable heating, finds NaCSBA reportThe NaCSBA Custom and Self Build Market Report 2022 reveals that 50% of self-builders chose a sustainable heat source and used MMC
CLOSED | Win a BubbleSpa shower worth up to £1,499
July 29, 2022 11:09 am Comments Off on CLOSED | Win a BubbleSpa shower worth up to £1,499Win a BubbleSpa shower, which mimics the gentle fingertapping motion of a traditional Swedish massage, from shower manufacturer Kelda
Expert advice on cladding and fire safety
July 29, 2022 6:20 am Comments Off on Expert advice on cladding and fire safetyYour choice of cladding material will dictate the finished look, but of the utmost importance is cladding fire safety
9 bargain garden buys in the summer sales
July 23, 2022 5:55 am Comments Off on 9 bargain garden buys in the summer salesLooking for garden furniture on sale? Here are some of the best summer sale buys featured on furnishings website ufurnish.com
The Devon Lighthouse goes on sale for £10 million
July 22, 2022 10:00 am Comments Off on The Devon Lighthouse goes on sale for £10 millionIt was billed the saddest ever episode, but Edward Short's Grand Designs lighthouse is for sale at £10 million
New Building Regulations come into force
July 21, 2022 6:00 am Comments Off on New Building Regulations come into forceThe government has introduced 2022 Building Regulations updates for England that affect both new-build homes and renovation projects. The rules... View Article
The RIBA 2022 House of the Year longlist
July 15, 2022 6:30 am Comments Off on The RIBA 2022 House of the Year longlistThe RIBA House of the Year 2022 longlist features five exceptional eco-homes. The shortlist will air on Grand Designs: House of the Year 2022
Help to Build scheme opens for applications
June 24, 2022 10:00 am Comments Off on Help to Build scheme opens for applicationsThe government’s Help to Build scheme opens for applications on Monday 27 June 2022, offering support for the custom and... View Article
How to flood-proof your home
June 16, 2022 10:20 am Comments Off on How to flood-proof your homeHow to flood proof your home, from installing flood-proof materials to preparing an action plan and where to seek support
Flood-resilient retrofit for a 70s riverside home
June 1, 2022 2:30 pm Comments Off on Flood-resilient retrofit for a 70s riverside homeHow Martin Hughes created a flood resilient house, retrofitting flood-proof materials to his 70s home on the banks of the River Aire in Leeds
Mid-century terrace wins Don’t Move, Improve! Home of the Year 2022
May 25, 2022 11:32 am Comments Off on Mid-century terrace wins Don’t Move, Improve! Home of the Year 2022The Don't Move, Improve! awards winner include a mid-century terrace extension and refurbishment declared Home of the Year 2022
5 memorable homes from Grand Designs: The Streets
May 19, 2022 3:13 pm Comments Off on 5 memorable homes from Grand Designs: The StreetsThe best builds from Grand Designs: The Streets in Graven Hill and Glasgow, including the UK's first U-Build house by Chris and Roxie